Weekly update

For some reason, I am having trouble accessing anyone's blogs on my computer at home. Of course, no problem at work.
Wednesday I ran an easy 7.5 mile run with Silver dog. Nothing special but felt OK.
Thursday - 12 mile medium long run. Decided after last weeks not so good long run that I would try starting at a ridiculously slow pace and then pick it up after a few miles. Ran slow for 3-4 miles, slowish for 2-3 miles and then pushed the pace for the last 6 miles. Went well and I felt strong at the end.
Saturday I was going to be disciplined and do it again. Ran a 10min mile for the first mile. By mile 2 was in the 8's but it felt relaxed. Ran for 8+ miles with Sadie's Tara. We had an enjoyable run chatting. She had an awesome run at St. George last year. Stopped at CVS for a bathroom break and then started to pick up the pace through the hills off Far West. She dropped back after 8 miles and I just continued to press the pace on my own. It was very windy but I was pleased to see whan was all said and done, I was able to knock out some 8 min miles on Shoal Creek into the head wind without killing myself. After a quick drink and stretch at the Park, I headed back out for the final 6 miles. For an instant it was mentally tough but I focused on just getting back to pace. Made it back to the Park without any major problems this time - averaged 8:36/mile. Went for breakfast and a massage. All good. 18 miles.
Sunday - trail running with Debbie and the dogs. My legs felt a tad tired so our pace was slow. The dogs had a great time and will Silver dog had a few minor skirmashes with some dogs, overall she was pretty good. At the end I just kept her on the leash so I didn't have to worry about her. Tripped over some roots - fell down once. I really need to practice picking my feet up!! Home - thought about doing my taxes but took a 2hr nap instead. 7.66 miles
Total for the week 54.6 miles or so.